Vèrtebra 2021

Wine Description for Vèrtebra 2021 by Terroir Sense Fronteres

Colour & Appearance

Luminous transparent cherry red with youthful brilliance – a wine that reveals its lightness right in the glass.

Nose

Expressive and positively magnetic: fresh red and blue berries dominate, underpinned by subtle reductive notes and an earthy-mineral depth. The aromatics are bright, precise and possess a freshness that invites lingering – nothing heavy, nothing overloaded, just pure Mediterranean sensuality.

Palate

Here the true artistry reveals itself: lean in body, yet with surprising concentration and aromatic intensity. The fine-grained tannins lend the wine structure without harshness, whilst a linear trajectory and palpable grip on the palate create tension. Elegant and light, yet simultaneously powerful – a balance that rarely succeeds so convincingly.

Finish

Long and spicy with the characteristic Grenache spice that lingers. The freshness remains present right to the end – a finish that makes you eager for the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes come from La Figuera in Montsant, directly on the border with Priorat. Biodynamically farmed vineyards at around 700 metres elevation, clay and gypsum-rich soils and vines averaging 60 years old – ideal conditions for Grenache with freshness and precision rather than southern heaviness.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Grenache (Garnacha Tinta), aged exclusively in concrete tank. Dominik Huber and Tatjana Peceric prove that phenolically ripe, expressive Grenache is possible at just 12.5% alcohol – a statement to all those who claim it cannot be done.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with grilled vegetables, mushroom risotto, lamb chops with herb crust or chorizo. Also an excellent choice with hard cheese such as Manchego. The freshness makes it versatile in its applications.

Special Features

This wine is a statement: Grenache can be fresh, elegant and structured – without the usual 14+ per cent alcohol. A wine of place with character that combines the sunny side of the Mediterranean with alpine freshness. Impressively drinkable.